Kaitlyn and Lindsay's Blog

Lindsay and Kaitlyn

2011-11-09T19:52:00.000-08:00

Lindsay and some fun Halloween pics!

2011-11-02T10:27:00.000-07:00

Lindsay Ann is Here! 19 inches 6.14 lbs

2011-10-31T08:16:00.001-07:00

Hey Diddle Diddle

2011-09-08T12:26:00.001-07:00

So this week Kate and I have been talking about cows. We've been learning the nursery rhyme "Hey Diddle Diddle". She just about has it down pat. Her version goes like this:

Hey Diddle Diddle

The cat and the fiddle

The cow jumped over the moon

The little dog laughed to see such a sport

And the dish ran away with the "fork"

Then she just laughs and laughs. (She knows full well it's suppose to end with spoon). It's so funny!

Labor Day "Fishing"

2011-09-05T16:12:00.001-07:00

We had a really fun Labor Day morning exploring Washington. Here's a few pics...

Kate being cute!

Out on the dock...that's the Snake River behind us.

Dad trying his hand at fly fishing

Wow, he caught something, but I'm confident that does not qualify as a fish.

In the jailhouse, not sure what we did...but here we are. Hope everyone had a great holiday!

Our Quick Trip to Utah!

2011-08-31T17:57:00.001-07:00

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Swimming & Caterpillars!

2011-08-20T13:37:00.000-07:00

Swimming lessons were so much fun!

I learned how to blow bubbles...

This is Ms. Dorothy, she was a great teacher!

Kick, kick, kick...

At the end of lessons I got a special certificate and a blue popsicle!

Part 2 - The amazing Caterpillar Craft!

Yes, her outfit changed...let's just say the glue got a little wild!

We'll need some eyes...

A little color...

I love it!

Voila!

The Binky Fairy

2011-08-12T15:34:00.000-07:00

Well we decided it was finally time to get rid of the binky forever! Kate's been pretty attached...she only uses it during naps and for bed time...but is was time to say goodbye. Here's some pics of her getting ready for the "fairy".

One binks

In the bucket they go...

We had to transfer the bucket to another bag to be able tie it outside

Alright, let's do this!

All tied up and ready for the Binky Fairy.

This is our first attempt to go to sleep...the crib fairy also came that same day, so no binkies and the ability to get out of bed on our own was a new adventure. Let's just say from this first attempt to the last took about two hours :) Oi!

Kaitlyn woke up that morning and she beelined it for the backyard. Where low and behold the VERY bike she had been wanting for the past couple of weeks was...

right in her very own back yard!

She loves it....the second night was much easier. We are very proud of our little Kate!

Getting to know Connell!

2011-05-27T20:30:00.000-07:00

Here's a view from the street of a place we're thinking of renting. The home is in Basin City about 14 miles outside of Connell. It's next to a large cherry orchard. We're learning this is a great place for fresh produce. Yum!

Shot of the kitchen.

Family room.

The seminary building is right across the street from the high school. We met a few of the students everyone was very nice and welcoming. It'll be a fun place to work!

Here's a view of us coming into the city. We haven't spent a lot of time discovering Connell yet, but what we've seen we love and we are excited to be there!

Finally an update!

2011-05-15T16:15:00.000-07:00

It's been a crazy few months! Lots and lots of "life" going on. We are very excited about our new CES assignment to move to Connell, Washington to teach seminary! It will be a new place for both of us and we're excited for the adventure. We've heard great things about the area and the people. We'll be moving there at the end of June. Here is a link to see where Connell is: http://maps.google.com/maps?rlz=1T4SKPB_enUS393US393&q=connell+washington&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x5498c18006c65bf1:0x7d69d883bfe94896,Connell,+WA&gl=us&ei=gGLQTZebEJTGsAP82_zhAg&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CCcQ8gEwAA

Picture of Joey and Kaitlyn handing out Valentine's at seminary! The other big news is that:

We're 16 weeks! We're looking forward to next month's ultrasound and will keep everyone posted! Other than that life is just full of fun...Kate is full of 2 year old energy and keeps us on our toes. We have surely been blessed!

Sheer Joy!

2011-02-13T20:05:00.001-08:00

Bountiful Baskets

2011-01-15T09:31:00.000-08:00

+I love Bountiful Baskets! $15 buys me all this produce and it's so easy! If you're interested check 'em out bountifulbaskets.org

Christmas Day!

2010-12-25T22:14:00.001-08:00

I had a great Christmas Eve and Christmas day. On Christmas eve I went to temple square with my mom and dad. We looked at the lights.

Then we came home and I opened a present. It was pajamas. Then me and mom got a plate of cookies for Santa ready and I left a key for him to come in the front door because there is no chimney and no snow.

Christmas morning I got up and ate breakfast in my parents room. We had pop tarts and egg nog. I ate a little of the pop tart, but not the whole thing.

Then we went down stairs and I opened some stockings that Santa left me and one from my grandma and grandpa williams too. I skyped with my family in Oregon. It was fun to see them. Thanks for all of the great presents!

I broke into my parents stocking and started pouding chocolates. They were so good.

Then we went over to my great-grandparents house for brunch. I gave them a present. It was fun.

Then we came home and my parents gave each other some gifts. It was fun to help them open them, but the presents were boring for me.

My mom gave me a piggy bank. It is cool and I love it.

Then we went over to see my aunt carly, aunt Jenny, Uncle Jeff and Uncle Spencer. We ate pizza, played games and they both gave me a present. Thanks everyone! Merry Christmas!

Trick-or-treat

2010-11-06T11:35:00.000-07:00

I went trick-or-treating with my mom, dad, aunt bev and uncle spencer. We crashed a trunk or treat cuz I'm too little and it was too cold to go outside. It was much easier. After 10 minutes, I had a bad full of sugar! Happy Halloween!

Pumpkin Patch!

2010-10-30T10:45:00.000-07:00

Friday we went to Wheeler Farm's Pumpkin Patch. We should have gone a lot earlier in the month. The pumpkins were very VERY picked through! Oh well, we had a good time! Here's a few pics!

Barnyard Boo!

2010-10-17T13:58:00.001-07:00

So I don't like the scary part of Halloween only the cutesy part. So when I heard of Barnyard Boo at Thanksgiving Point I was excited to take Kaitlyn. She had so much fun and so did her parents. Here's some pictures of our fun Saturday!

We made Mummy's out of lollipops.

Kate had her face painted!

Chillin' on the picnic table.

Kaitlyn loved feeding the ducks!

And the best part....Kaitlyn's first pony ride! She wasn't sure what to think at first, but once things got moving she was just fine!

Kate loved all the barnyard animals! The goat gotta a little too close which startled Kaitlyn. All in all it was a great family Saturday!

Wasatch Woman 10K

2010-10-10T14:19:00.000-07:00

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Mom did a 10k this weekend at Thanksgiving Point. It was a lot of fun! The gardens were beautiful! Dad and I quickly found the Paradise Bakery Booth while we were waiting. Can't wait to go again next weekend for Barnyard Boo! I'm going to find the most perfect pumpkin!

Way to go Mom!

2010-08-21T22:50:00.001-07:00

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Kitchen

2010-08-15T21:03:00.001-07:00

Doors

2010-07-25T14:08:00.001-07:00

Kaitlyn wearing dads sock

Before Shot

1/2 way done

Finished Doors

Busy July

2010-07-23T22:40:00.000-07:00

Sometimes I wake up with my hair like this. It's my Monday morning haircut.

My uncle Kevin and Cousin Avery came to Utah and we went to see them. I missed seeing my Aunt Andrea though.

Kevin gave me some good advice about obeying my parents and not putting cheerios in my nose

This is my luxury pool that we have in our backyard now.

I was really confused when mom started drinking the pool water. Mom, there's water inside...

Mr. Potato Head and I recently found out we have the same prescription and we share glasses.

I like to borrow my mom's chapstick sometimes.

My dad gave me a chocolate chip cookie. It was really good. I even got some in my mouth...

Once in a while I forget that my diapers go on the inside.

I was such a help to my dad today when he was outside working.

I used to hate walking in the grass barefoot, but now I like it.

This is what our doors used to look like. Before....

After....before the paint though.

We also replaced our 70's light fixtures....

Here's the new one, before some touch up paint...

Independence Day Weekend!

2010-07-05T11:46:00.000-07:00

Sorry these are out of order...Amy had some of her relatives in town for a family reunion. Her sister DeAnna, Aunt Myung, Grandma Miller and her sister Bev got together for Music and the Spoken Word. They had a great time!

The pictures above were taken after coming home from watching the Sugarhouse Fireworks. Kaitlyn's Aunt Carly and Uncle Spencer gave Kaitlyn a glow stick which she insisted on going to sleep with. We pried it from her hands after she finally went to down for the night :)

Kaitlyn driving Uncle Jeff's car? Uh oh, this could be trouble.

At the Miller reunion - Kaitlyn getting a drink from her Great Grandma.

More cute Grandmas!

It was certainly an eventful weekend and a lot of fun!

Me being cute

2010-06-23T15:22:00.000-07:00

I've been busy this month so far with trips to Oregon, entertaining family from Oregon, planting, cleaning, eating and playing. Here's some cute pictures of me for your enjoyment.

Trip To Oregon

2010-06-06T15:28:00.001-07:00

I went with my mom and dad to Oregon for the baptism of my cousins, Robert and Cassidee. It was fun to hang out with them. I also spent some time with my cousin Avery and my family in Corvallis. I love all my family. They're the greatest!

I went swimming with my dad at the hotel for a little bit. I loved it.

I loved playing at Aun Andrea and Uncle Kevins. It was fun to play with you Avery!

All of us after the baptism. Congratulations Robert and Cassidee!

My mom, her sisters and their grandma Omy.

Me and mom on a stroll through the Oregon Woods at my great-grandma Miller's house.

Me Hanging out with Grandpa in the woods. It is pretty green in Oregon!

Basketball, Gardens and Bikes!

2010-05-23T18:29:00.000-07:00

Me and Mom went to watch Dad's and Uncle Spencer's basketball game. I learned that it doesn't matter how you play the game, just that you win...I think that's how it goes.

Saying hi to Dad at halftime. His team was winning, but then they lost...

It still has been a bit chilly in Salt Lake....

I brought a couple of snacks to my dad's basketball game...

Waiting for the game to start with my mom...

Uncle Spencer was trying to tell me that the last turnover wasn't his fault...yea right Spence

I was making sure the quails stayed away from my mom's strawberries...

This is me getting into my new bike seat...

I was a little unsure at first....

Me and My Dad ready to go on our ride

A Busy May!

2010-05-16T19:55:00.000-07:00

We've had a busy last couple of weeks. All of my dad's Family was in town for Uncle Spencer and Aunt Charlotte's wedding. Mom took the second of her long insurance tests to become a CIC. She also rode her bike yesterday in the SLC Century. I had a lot of fun hanging out with all of my grandparents, uncles and aunts and cousins. Here are some of my favorite pictures:

Me looking good for the camera in my flower girl dress...

Taking a stroll around the garden with Grandma and Grandpa....
My beautiful Mommy and me...beautiful too of course...

Uncle Spencer and Aunt Carly, Avery, Grace and me....

All of us at the Walton's after dinner last Sunday...

My daddy and his brothers and sister...

I made the rounds to everybody asking for a bite or two...or three...

Grandpa capturing some brotherly love....

I found these pretty flowers and I just had to touch them...

Me, Avery and Grace...

Me exploring the garden...

Mommy was telling me the scientific name of these flowers, tuliperus beautificus...

Pretty Flowers huh!

MS Walk

2010-04-25T12:59:00.000-07:00

Amy volunteered and helped out with a fundraiser at work for Multiple Sclerosis. They had a bake sale and Amy stayed up all night baking for it, making cookies, cupcakes and a chocolate cake. I tried to help until I couldn't stay awake any longer. It was a huge success at work and they raised a lot of money. We then participated in the MS walk this past Saturday. It was fun to walk with Kaitlyn and walk with thousands of others for a good cause. We walked in honor of my Aunt Becky who has multiple sclerosis. My only regret is that we didn't invite Aunt Becky to walk with us. We did call her along the way though and told her it was going well. We don't see Aunt Becky often, but when we do, she is always smiling and positive, always wants to know how you are doing. She is a great example to us of overcoming trials and being positive, selfless and happy in spite of earthly challenges we face. It was a fun event and hopefully we can do it again next year.

Random!

One Year Pics

2010-04-24T17:08:00.001-07:00

Sneak Peak...

2010-04-19T15:41:00.000-07:00

A sneak peak of one-year old pictures...we're waiting for the rest to be done, can't wait!

Finish!

2010-04-17T13:56:00.000-07:00

Salt Lake Marathon 2010! Joey, Kevin, DeAnna, Andrea, Bev and myself all partcipated in various events. Here are the pics!

Joey and Kevin mentally preparing for 26.2 miles!

I did the bike ride (which was a ton fun and nothing compared to what everyone else did) DeAnna did the full marathon.

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Andrea completing the 1/2 marathon...great job Andrea wah hoo!

DeAnna finishing her last 100 feet. Such an accomplishment!

My awesome sisters...Bev did the 1/2 too!

Kaitlyn wondering when she can do the 1k kids race with everyone...a few more years...

Just chillin'

Our superheroes!

Last 100 feet!

They finished the 26.2 and lived. That's all they wanted and all Andrea and I wanted too.

Despite the expressions on our faces we really are happy :)

Kaitlyn checking out Dad's new hardware...way to go Dad!

All the finishers! Way to go everyone! Thanks to the support crew too...Susan, Kyle, Spencer, Jeff and Jenny!

Book vs. Yellow Cylinder

2010-04-06T16:53:00.000-07:00

So Kate has a yellow cylinder that you put small plastic shapes in. This morning she was putting in shapes, she got a little bored with that and starting looking around. She grabbed a book and tried to put that in...needless to say it wouldn't fit. Kate started getting frustrated set the book down, reached in yanked out the shapes throwing out each one. Then picked the book back up and tried to put it back in thinking that the removal of the shapes somehow would make the book fit. It was really funny...smart little girl :)

Happy Easter!

2010-04-04T20:44:00.000-07:00

We had a great Easter! Kaitlyn enjoyed her basket and conference was fantastic! I think this will be our last year not having to hide the things from Kailtyn. I think next year will be trickier!

Kate checking things out...

Checking out her new shoes...she hasn't decided if she likes them.

Cute picture of Aunt Bev...I'm hoping Kaitlyn isn't doing what I think she's doing...

Kate's first colored egg! She tried to eat with the shell on...yikes!

Barrettes and the ER

2010-03-20T12:51:00.000-07:00

So this morning I dropped Joey and my sister DeAnna off on a training run...18 miles. Kaitlyn and I were headed home and all of sudden Kate is choking on something. I quickly looked for a place to pull over pulled into what happened to be Alta View Hospital. Yanked Kate out of her car seat, stuck my finger in there to try and get the foreign object out, saw it (a barrette she had pulled out of her hair), but couldn't get it...now I'm beginning to freak out. Ran Kaitlyn in the ER still freaking out. They took her right in, told them what happened. She was no longer choking so they assumed she had swallowed it and it was either in the esophagus or in the stomach. Sure enough they took an x-ray and voila....

They sent the image up to Primary's where a gastroenterologist determined that the barrette's size was borderline and thought it might pass through the digestive system without any help. So we have till Monday to see if it will run its course. Poor little girl, what a traumatic morning for Kaitlyn...and Mom. Let's just say we won't be using barrettes again anytime soon.

Picture of barrette next to quarter

Guess who's turned one!

2010-03-16T16:55:00.000-07:00

We can hardly believe a year has already gone by. We feel so blessed to have Kaitlyn, she has been such a joy!

This was Kaitlyn's Caterpillar Cake. We thought it turned out pretty well for amateur cake decorators.

Kaitlyn helping get everything ready for her guests....

"Whoa...it's looking at me"

We started a little shy...

But with some help from her uncle's she figured it out.

Yum!

Chillin' with the uncle's

Thanks to everyone who came and made our little girl's First Birthday so great!

My 1st Valentines Day

2010-02-21T17:28:00.000-08:00

Using my new bib Grandma Williams gave to me.
Out for a walk with Mom.....
...and Dad
riding along in my stroller bundled up nice and warm....
A Fun picture of me...
showing off some of my sharp teeth..
opening my fun Valentines Day package from Grandma Williams and Aunt Andrea!
Thanks girls for the great package!
Everyone that loves me is my valentine this year!

First Haircut!

2010-02-07T12:58:00.000-08:00

Well my parent's thought it was time to trim up the mullet

I really wasn't sure what to think about it.

But I did alright! I sat and played with the steering wheel and watched Baby Einstein.

I only fussed a couple of times...

But overall it turned out great! My hair looks so much better!

FOUR YEAR WAIT ALMOST OVER!

2010-01-31T16:42:00.000-08:00

ONLY 130 days left until USA VS. ENGLAND on ABC, JUNE 12th at Noon MST! I can't wait and I know my dad's excited too!

Bread

2010-01-22T22:08:00.000-08:00

So I've never made bread before and been successful in any way shape or form. Yeast scares me...a lot! I tried a one hour start to finish recipe and voila!

Joey said, "Wow, that's pretty good!" The wheat version is suppose to be even better. I just love how no drama this is :)

Kaitlyn showing off her rocking skills.

Kaitlyn crawling up the stairs......

Oregon Christmas Trip

2010-01-16T22:49:00.000-08:00

I had a great time visiting my grandparents, aunts and uncles and cousins in Corvallis. Thanks for making it a great Christmas everyone! They gave me lots of loot and spoiled me rotten. Below you will find some pictures of all of us. Enjoy!

Kate and Santa

2009-12-20T21:40:00.000-08:00

Me Wanting Out of my Cage/Crib!

I got these fun, new bibs from my Grandma Williams. Thanks Grandma!

I love to eat....and I love to eat in my new santa bib!

Me being a little crazy!

Me and Mom in Heber City for Dad's Santa Event.

Me and Dad before he goes out to meet his adoring fans.I love Santa Claus!

Santa posing for a picture on his sleigh...Heber City Style.

Thanksgiving and Peas!

2009-12-01T12:19:00.000-08:00

Hi eveyone!

Me playing with my new toy!

I have officially given up the "army crawl"!

I really hate peas! Yuck!

"My November is Going Well!" ---Kaitlyn Marie

2009-11-14T11:24:00.000-08:00

Before Shot....Kaitlyn had too many close calls and even a few direct hits to the head with this fan being so low. Plus we just didn't have the greatest light with just this lamp.
We managed to take down the fan, install the light and not injure anyone. We are happy to have more light and though Kaitlyn loved to stare at the fan, she won't have to worry about it's sharp, rotating blades hitting her little head.

Kaitlyn sliding around on the floor.

Kaitlyn playing with her light saber.

Blinded by the light...

Playing Beethoven concierto B in A minor

She sings too....

Playing Chopan, 3rd operetta in F flat...

schmoozing for the camera....

relaxing with her "Great" great-grandma...

Loving grandma....

high on carrots....

just got done eating carrots....

Enjoying a fall day out on the lawn....

Kaitlyn's Halloween

2009-11-01T17:44:00.000-08:00

Kaitlyn had a good first Halloween. Dad was sick and she slept most of the night. Someone stole her pumpkin off our front porch and all she got for candy was the leftover candy at our house because no one stopped by to trick-or-treat. She wasn't a huge fan of her buns and kept pulling them off, but we got a few good shots. Thanks grandma and aunt andrea for my loot bucket. Happy Halloween and May the Force be with You.......always.

Pumpkins!

2009-10-29T18:45:00.000-07:00

It was freezing cold at the Pumpkin Patch! It was fun picking out my very own pumpkin :)

Halloween Gifts

2009-10-28T21:37:00.000-07:00

This is me opening my halloween present from Grandma Williams and Aunt Andrea. I really like it and it's plenty big to fit all of my candy in. Thanks!

October 2009

2009-10-18T20:26:00.000-07:00

This first picture is Kaitlyn in Oregon in Grandma Williams' sink/tub. Our camera ran out of batteries the second day in Oregon, so we didn't get many pictures on our camera.

the 5 siblings at the airport "reunited and if feels so good...".

Pic 3 is Mom and Kate at Ross thinking of trying a new style.

pic 4 is a rough draft of Kaitlyn's Halloween costume...We live in a rough neighborhood for trick-or-treating, but the force will be with her.

Mom and Kate the morning of their Relief Society 5K run. Kate couldn't finish the entire event and ate donuts with Dad 1/2 way through. Mom finished though!

Dad and Kate waiting for the ladies to finish and feeding some donuts to the ducks.

Kaitlyn relaxing at home after a long race at the park. I think she's pounding some hot chocolate with marshmallows.

is our watermelon from the garden this year. I'm not sure if it's a small variety or if we did something wrong. We got a couple of them and they were good!

all four brothers on the couch of their youth. It was a tight squeeze, but we are still as fit and trim as ever.

Kaitlyn's new dress. It's a little big and the jury is still out on whether we like it or not.

Kaitlyn's 6 Month Check-up and other random things....

2009-09-12T12:59:00.000-07:00

6 Months Doctor Appointment

Waiting patiently....

Still waiting...

Wow have I grown!

We won't mention what happened next. Let's just say it was a rough day, I hate shots and I'm glad it's over! But I'm healthy and happy :)

Welcome to Salt Lake Bev!

My sister Bev has decided to be a part of Salt Lake. It was her very first plane ride. She made it and we are happy to have her.

PEACHES...LOTS AND LOTS OF THEM!

The boys are in Vegas...so we got going on some peaches at Grandmas. We got through about 3 boxes...whew, hard work...we're saving the rest for when the boys return. Thanks to everyone who's helped so far!

Kaitlyn giggles...

Oh yeah...the US Soccer Match

US vs El Salvador 2-1

We had a great time taunting all the El Salvadorians at the match....better luck next time!

Pure Kaitlyn Videos

2009-08-14T13:29:00.000-07:00

"Blow-outs"

2009-07-26T14:25:00.000-07:00

Kaitlyn has been really crabby today. Uncharacteristically so...due to some extra grumpiness it took a bit longer to get out of the house and out to church. We arrived during the middle of sacrament where we patiently waited until we could take our seats. Kaitlyn started making some interesting noises that could only be attributed to one thing....diaper change! After sacrament I quickly whisked her away to the mother's lounge to change her. I set her on the changing table, looked down and to my horror my white polo shirt was covered in poo! I was mortified! Kaitlyn had it everywhere. I cleaned her up, changed her into her emergency clothes, rinsed my shirt as best I could and strategically placed the diaper bag in front of me in a attempt to cover up a very unfortunate mishap. I gave Kaitlyn to Joey grabbed the keys and went home to change. Ugh!

A few minutes after arriving home Joey called and asked me to come back and pick up Kaitlyn. She screamed during the remainder of sacrament meeting. She did the scream...stop breathing...scream routine. Needless to say she has had a rough day! Welcome to parenthood :) We love it!

Kaitlyn trying cereal

2009-07-24T19:34:00.001-07:00

Kaitlyn has a 30 year old parent

2009-07-21T16:38:00.000-07:00

Here's a cute video of Kaitlyn laughing.
She's doing so more and more now and it's fun to watch.

Here was Joey's birthday cake. It was sad, but all he could have on his new eating plan.

Kaitlyn Rollover

2009-07-10T20:15:00.000-07:00

Kaitlyn has been rolling over a lot lately, front to back and back to front. Here's a video of her doing front to back and the next picture is a common one now, her rolling from back to front as she sleeps. Not cool most of the time because she wakes herself up.

Picture Day!

2009-07-04T17:20:00.000-07:00

It took us two trips to the photo place (the first trip ended in a screaming baby), but we got some good shots. Here are a few:

Happy Father's Day!

2009-06-21T20:45:00.000-07:00

Happy First Father's Day! Thanks for being the best husband and the greatest Dad! Kaitlyn and I are the luckiest girls in the world!

It's 6 am and Mom and I are getting ready. We're letting Dad sleep in as long as possible!

I made this sign all by myself just for Dad! Well...Mom helped a little.

French Toast....mmnnn....

Pink or is it a Red Flamingo??

2009-06-13T16:09:00.000-07:00

So I thought there was something in our tenant's lease about lawn ornaments...............mmmnnnnn.............................................

Guess not...oh well...at least it's in the back yard.

Wah hoo!

2009-06-10T13:04:00.000-07:00

Guess who slept from 10:30pm to 6:45am??

We'll know we're on to something if she does it again tonight :)

2009-06-03T17:00:00.000-07:00

Oregon!

2009-06-01T20:30:00.000-07:00

My mom and I waiting for our flight

We got the grand tour of Pilot Butte complements of Grandpa. The walk was rewarded with a beautiful view of the Cascades.

Grandpa hanging out with his grandkids

At the coast...it was too cold to play

My Aunt Bev who we barely caught up with in Newport

Aunt Andrea & Grandma had fun fixing my hair :)

Random Squirrel

Grandma saying goodbye at the airport

This stroller is huge!

Mount Hood from high in the sky!

I loved my first airplane ride for Memorial Day Weekend. We really enjoyed the quick getaway. Thanks to all our family who welcomed us and were such gracious hosts. We love and miss you!

Random pictures and video of Kaitlyn

2009-05-17T17:04:00.000-07:00

New Toy!

2009-05-13T17:38:00.000-07:00

Our mobile finally came...no more Kaitlyn staring at the ceiling fan...well I'm sure she'll still do that. Joey put it together tonight and then we set Kaitlyn in her crib. She smiled so big! I was so sad I didn't have the camera ready. The video is a little long...but fun...

K - This one is very jumpy...sorry...we'll post better video next time

Kaitlyn's 2 Month Appointment

2009-05-08T20:02:00.000-07:00

Kaitlyn had her two month appointment today. She's 9 weeks old tomorrow. We can't believe how fast she's growing. She weighs 9.9 lbs now and has gained exactly 3 lbs since she was born. The doctor said she's doing well. She had her 3 shots and some yucky drops also. She turned purple from screaming and lost her breath for a few seconds but was quickly content afterwards. She was a pretty tough little girl.

Kaitlyn lounging with the best of them

2009-05-05T20:09:00.000-07:00

Modeling my new dress

2009-04-26T18:02:00.000-07:00

Kaitlyn went to church for all 3 hours today and did what a lot of people do for that amount of time....sleep. The only time she stirred was when other kids screamed. She likes church.

Busy Week

2009-04-18T14:29:00.000-07:00

It has been a busy week here for us. Grandma Susan came back to visit and help with Kaitlyn while Amy had her surgery. The surgery went well and she is recovering slow and sure. Kaitlyn is six weeks today and weighed in at the doctor yesterday at 8 lbs 13 oz. She had her first trip to the church office building for lunch with Uncle Spencer and had her first stroller ride outside to The Gateway today to see her Dad finish the 1/2 Marathon. We also met Dane and Blane from the Biggest Loser and Joey took his picture with them. It was fun to be out all together and Kaitlyn liked the fresh air. Enjoy the pictures.

Easter Dinner with Great-Grandma & Great-Grandpa

2009-04-13T16:43:00.000-07:00

Kaitlyn was a little fussy getting ready for dinner, but we finally got out the door. We enjoyed dinner with Joey's grandparents. It was great and Kaitlyn loved being held by all the family there.

5 hours!

2009-04-11T13:21:00.001-07:00

We spoke to our cousin Betsy yesterday and she gave us some advice that has been wonderful so far for Kaitlyn's sleeping habits. Before last night her longest nap at night was 2.5 hours. This just in....we have a new night time record of 5 hours! Wonder of wonders, miracle of miracles. Thanks Betsy for the advice and thanks Kaitlyn! Hopefully it will continue. Knock on wood.

Kaitlyn's First Easter (Weekend)

2009-04-10T16:08:00.000-07:00

Kaitlyn recieved some great Easter gifts in the mail today from the Gunnells and from Great-Grandma and Grandpa Wiser. Thanks everyone! Have a Happy Easter!

Kaitlyn is 1 month old!

2009-04-05T17:58:00.000-07:00

Here's a few pics of Kaitlyn doing what she does best....Lounging around. The 3rd picture down is during the closing prayer at conference today.

Kaitlyn's typical day

2009-04-03T13:06:00.000-07:00

Kaitlyn's blessing

2009-03-31T15:07:00.000-07:00

Kaitlyn was blessed on Sunday, March 29th. It was a special day. Thank you Grandma Susan and Aunt Brenda for your hard work on her dress! The dress is actually cut from my wedding dress fabric. I'm really glad it turned out the way it did. Kaitlyn was cute and it was certainly a meaningful day. Thanks to all who came and helped with the blessing.

Simply too cute

2009-03-25T17:06:00.000-07:00

Life at Home with Kaitlyn

2009-03-25T10:07:00.000-07:00

Life at home with Kaitlyn is good. It's been a bit brutal at times though...we can't lie. Beverly, Amy's Sister and Grandpa Dave, Andrea and Avery all came into town this weekend. It's been a complete lifesaver to have fam here to help. Kaitlyn weighed in at 7lbs 3 oz at the doctor last week, so that was good. Everyone has been telling us that "it will get better" and "it will get easier".......still waiting for Kaitlyn to sleep at night. That will be fun. She's cute though and we love her. Thanks to all the family help! Enjoy these pics.

7 oz in 3 days!

2009-03-14T16:50:00.000-07:00

Good job Kaitlyn! At birth she weighed 6 lbs 9 oz, when we left the hospital she had gone to 6 lbs 1 oz and yesterday the doctor weighed her again and she'd gone up to 6 lbs 8 oz. If only we could all worry about gaining weight.

Kaitlyn at Home!

2009-03-10T15:37:00.000-07:00

Kaitlyn is home and as far as we can tell she loves it. Thank goodness for Grandmas! Susan stayed up all night with Kaitlyn so Amy and I could sleep. We were realistically running on empty. She had her first doctors appointment today and the doc said that even though her weight was down to 6 lbs 1 oz, she looked good and should start gaining weight. Here are some pics of her coming home and some others. Amy is feeling a bit better and recovering nicely. Joey will probably never recover. We love the carseat blanket from Aunt Andrea it's colorful and It's so bright and fun. Thanks to all who have helped so far!

Kaitlyn part three

2009-03-07T18:20:00.000-08:00

kaitlyn part two

2009-03-07T18:04:00.001-08:00

Kaitlyn!

2009-03-07T17:00:00.000-08:00

New valance

2009-03-06T20:11:00.001-08:00

Susan and Brenda made Kaitlyn this cute valance for the window. It ties in so well with the other colors in the nursery. They were very kind and skilled to whip it out so fast. Thanks!

Ready or Not...Here she comes!

2009-03-05T22:30:00.001-08:00

Kaitlyn is almost here. Amy will be induced on Saturday. Susan came to town last Friday after a slight scare that Kaitlyn might have come early. She didn't want to miss her second grandchild. We've appreciated having her. She gave us some inspiration for the color on the walls in the nursery and her and Brenda have helped with great ideas to liven it up. Joey painted on Tuesday and put together the dresser and night stand. Now all we need is a little baby girl to put in there. We'll probably have one this weekend! YIKES!

Martin Harris and Pepperidge Farm

2009-01-04T16:52:00.000-08:00

Amy and I had a free day on January 2nd. I've been wanting to go to the Martin Harris Gravesite up in Clarkston, UT for a while and we finally just decided to drive up there. The weather was nice on the way up, but a blizzard at the cemetery. Amy braved the cold and wind and humored me in my fascination for LDS church history. We had fun. Our trip also included a stop off at the Pepperidge Farm Factory in Richmond, UT.

On one side of the grave marker is this engraving of the testimony of the 3 witnesses of the Book of Mormon

Martin Harris' wife is also buried here.

Amy getting blown over by the wind.

Our umbrella didn't hold up very well.

Then the little piggy went to the Peppridge Farm thrift store and bought discount milanos. Good times.

A few additions...

2008-12-28T21:06:00.000-08:00

Joey and I had fun with some arts and crafts over the weekend. It took us awhile to find everything at Michael's. Let's just say we will not intentionally be visiting that store again anytime soon.

Kaitlyn's room is getting cuter.

The beginning of a nursery...

2008-12-25T08:08:00.000-08:00

Kaitlyn's room is coming along slowly but surely. Joey did a great job putting the crib together. I'm sure Kaitlyn will enjoy her new stuffed animals from Grandma and us: a cow and a giraffe. They are so cute. Only 75 days left!

Trip to Oregon for Thanksgiving

2008-12-12T19:31:00.000-08:00

Susan making whipped cream. She was in the kitchen the whole weekend mostly. The food was delish. Thanks to Andrea and Kevin for moving out and giving us their bed and to dave and susan and all for organizing the house to find room for us.

Checking out the selection of Thanksgiving Pies, made by Susan and Andrea. Great for diabetics.

Amy and I trying out dave's smart car. Cool little toy.

Something we are not used to seeing having lived in Utah for the last year or so...green trees.

This picture was probably taken in Idaho where I was seriously thinking about turning around.

DeAnna doing what she could to entertain herself. I think she might have chipped a tooth on this apple.

Here is Spencer making the best of the trip. Little did he know how his Beavers would fare.

Utah 95 Oregon 81

2008-12-03T21:31:00.000-08:00

All Ute fans will be pleased to hear me say along with all of you, Congratulations to the Utes for handing the Oregon Ducks a Men's Basketball Loss tonight. I am happy about this result and look forward to the next time I can route for the Utes....the next time they play Oregon in some sport.

On another note, my lovely wife has forbid me from making our family blog a sports commentary/trash talking/sports score zone any more. Maybe someday I'll have enough time to have my own sports blog. Until then, Go Beavers, Go Utes when they play the Ducks, Go anyone who plays the Ducks and Victory for the US Men in their upcoming year of world cup qualifying.

I bid you farewell.

Wow Cougars....Wow.

2008-11-23T20:39:00.000-08:00

I can't believe the egg that Maxi Pad Hall laid in Salt Lake City on Saturday. I was hoping for something a little better than that. Now I can only hold onto the hope that Utah will get slaughtered when they face Alabama, Florida or the likes. The sad part is I have to listen to Ute fans tell us how awesome they are for the next 6 weeks or so.

On a brighter, almost scary note, the mighty beaver nation again found a way to win, even after our kicker, Mr. "Justin-case you think I'm good...I'm not" Kahut found a way to miss an extra point that my dear grannie could have made and leave us trailing by one. He did come back to redeem himself though, and hit the game winning field goal as time expired.

I would call Samuel T. Stroughter the player of the game for some amazing catches that kept us in at the end. I think if Kahut had missed the field goal as time expired, Spencer, my brother would have gotten in his car, driven all night to Arizona and personally saw to it that Kahut was murdered. The game did a number on our collective blood pressure to say the least.

We are one win away from going to the Rose Bowl to face Penn State.... again...hopefully this time we might show up and play like we are not in Middle school.

Go Beavers. Go Utah's opponent in their bowl game.

US Mens Soccer vs Guatemala 2-0

2008-11-20T12:18:00.000-08:00

Here's our whirlwind trip to Denver for the US Soccer Match against Guatemala. We left Salt Lake at 6:30 am saw the game and made it back to Salt Lake by 5:30am. It was a quick trip, too quick, but we had a great time. We saw some sweet goals and had fun bantering with the Guatamala fans :)

Go Cougars!

2008-11-16T19:08:00.000-08:00

I have genuine concern for Ute fans and don't want to see their inflated heads blow up any more and pop. I was listening to two the other day on trax talk about how they think Utah is legitimately underrated. I almost choked on my sugar-free diabetic lollipop. I guess with huge wins against powerhouses like Michigan, Utah State, UNLV, Wyoming, San Diego and Colorado State....oh wait, those teams have a combined record of 20-43. And I can't believe the way they blew out 4-8 New Mexico, running the score up on them 13-10.

Their only legitimate win came verses Oregon State (tied for 1st in a down year for the Pac 10 right now), my team that notoriously chokes on the road anyway and at the time was playing with a record of 1-2. They should have beat us handidly and got lucky that we choked at the end and gave the game to them with a PI call in the endzone. It's kind of like when they got lucky against TCU when that large magnetic forcefield kept two winning field goals out for the Horned Froggies.

I do have to commend Utah on their no loss record. It's tough to do in any conference. But I wish someone in Utah would admit they are OVERrated, too highly ranked and play cupcake teams and do not deserve to be in a BCS bowl game, just like other "underrated" teams like Boise State.

GO COUGARS! GO BEAVERS!

Happy 2nd Anniversary!

2008-11-09T19:18:00.000-08:00

It has been a fantastic two years for us and we want to thank all of our family and friends for your love and support. To show you all our gratitude, we'll give you a niece/cousin/grandkid in March. Hope you like her!

2008-11-04T20:59:00.000-08:00

It's a girl!

This was the only picture we could get to come out clearly from the ultrasound. It's a girl hand...not sure if it's right or left. She does have all four limbs, a beating heart, two kidneys and everything looks great so we are grateful for that. We're excited to have a girl coming to our family. Joey will put in for a boy next time.

Please buy my car.

2008-10-26T19:03:00.000-07:00

this dumb car has been for sale for 5 weeks. Any relative who buys it I'll give them a 1.5% friends and family discount. 41000 miles $11999

CHEESE

2008-10-25T10:45:00.000-07:00

I bought this cheese at costco. It was such a deal...I practically stole it. And it's orange too for Halloween and Oregon State.

Beaver Nation Report

2008-10-24T13:52:00.000-07:00

Well, the depression is starting to lift after the terrible game in SLC. The Utes did not deserve to win, but the Beavers did not deserve to win either. We've since gone 2-0 and are 3-1 in the pac 10. From here on out all I have to say is go Cougars and let's hope the Utes slip up. I know...I'm just a hater. Oh well.

2008-09-21T20:34:00.000-07:00

100 things about me (Amy)

2008-09-14T18:21:00.000-07:00

1. I love the color red
2. I love getting massages
3. I love endurance bike rides
4. I love bike friendly cities
5. My favorite hike is South Sister in Bend, OR
6. I'm expecting in March
7. I'm looking forward to being a Mom
8. I love having time to read
9. I enjoy learning more about quilting
10. I want to take up the piano again
11. I enjoy folding clothes, but I hate putting them away
12. I don't like living in two story homes
13. I love when Joey is clean shaven
14. I love spending time with my husband
15. I don't like studying insurance
16. I enjoy the people I work with
17. Currently I have a food aversion to vegetables
18. My favorite dessert is the chocolate sack from the Crossings Restaurant
19. I hate when someone puts the toilet paper roll on backwards
20. I'm sad that I'm losing my ability to speak Russian
21. I love caramel corn
22. I love just getting out of the salon and having perfect hair
23. I loved hearing the heart beat of our baby
24. I'm grateful to have a new obgyn (the old one wasn't that great)
25. I love swimming
26. I like snuggling with Joey on the couch
27. I like Red Robin french fries
28. I love reading books about leadership
29. I love our new kitchen (it's almost done)
30. I love that Joey is a hard worker
31. I love going to the temple I'with Joey
32. I love Carribean Passion Smoothies from Jamba Juice
33. I've been to Russia twice
34. I've been to six foreign Countries
35. I want to hike Mount Kilamanjaro
36. I want to go sky diving someday
37. I've made it to level 16 on "brick Breaker" on Joey's phone (which is really sad)
38. I love great tasting water
39. I hate cleaning the bathroom
40. I've never been able to stay awake long enough to finish "Groundhog's Day"
41. I get grumpy when I'm tired and hungry
42. I hate throwing up
43. I was born in Portland, Oregon
44. My best friend is Joey
45. My best girlfriend is Meridee Lines
46. I love coconut cream pie
47. I enjoy backpacking
48. My favorite backpacking trip was through Hell's Canyon
49. I enjoy traveling with Joey
50. I want to see the ruins in South America
51. I enjoy watching "Biggest Loser"
52. I like Mexican Food
53. I have 3 sisters
54. I'm looking forward to getting started on geneology
55. I like pedicures
56. I like having my sister here in Salt Lake
57. Lately I really like shrimp
58. I don't like chinese food too much
59. I love hot showers
60. I hate cold showers
61. My favorite fruit are berries
62. My favorite city in Austria is Halstadt
63. I like baking cookies, but not anymore because Joey has diabetes
64. I like the in between period between summer and fall, not too hot not too cold
65. I love the Oregon Coast
66. I hate chain mail
67. It's sad this whole list could be about the foods I like
68. I look forward to serving another mission with Joey
69. I graduated from Oregon State University
70. I don't like the feeling of being dirty after camping
71. I like camping
72. My favorite calling in the church has been Relief Society President
73. I've always wanted to serve in the Young Women
74. I love being a homeowner
75. My favorite day of the week is Friday because I have the whole weekend to look forward to.
76. My first job was the front desk clerk for a resort in Bend
77. I've worked for 5 different companies since I was 16
78. Out of all of those, I liked working for Bank of the Cascades the best
79. I like playing up and down the river
80. I'd be happy with either a boy or a girl
81. If I could buy a brand new car it would be an Audi
82. If I had a free plane ticket to anywhere tomorrow, I would go to South Africa
83. My favorite breakfast cereal is Frosted Mini Wheats
84. I've never broken a bone in my body
85. I enjoy helping people
86. My favorite place to buy clothes is Banana Republic
87. My favorite book in the Scriptures is Mosiah
88. Most of my ancestors are from Germany
89. I loved going to disneyland for our Honeymoon
90. It drives me crazy when Joey bites his finger nails
91. If I get a dog someday it will be a chocolate lab
92. My favorite temple is the Portland Temple
93. I hope to visit all of the temples in the world with Joey
94. When I was a kid, my sister and I played with the bugs in the back yard
95. I hung a cat on accident when I was 8
96. If I could change careers I'd be a college instructor
97. I hope I can one day speak spanish fluently
98. When we build a home it's going to have a shower head that sprays from the cieling
99. Our home will also have granite countertops
100. My favorite flower is the Gerbera Daisy

countertops are in and it's looking more like a kitchen

2008-09-03T21:28:00.001-07:00

countertop ready to recieve the sink.

sink ready to put in.

plumbing bites!!

New Sink. 2.5 inches deeper and 3 inches wider.

Still some unfinished work, but at least it looks a bit more like a real kitchen.

Amy poses for an action shot with then new faucet.

Kitchen Progress. Thanks for the help Dad.

2008-08-23T21:50:00.001-07:00

New light fixture above the sink.

Dad's good baseboard work. Dusty floor from all the sanding.

Before

Notice the old lights on the cieling

Before the sheetrock and cabinets

unfinished plumbing and sink

This is where the closet used to be. Temporary counter and unfinished sheetrock

After, with temporary countertop and half of the cabinets

Joey removing the old cabinets

World Record for Biggest Raisin Bran Flake

2008-08-17T21:17:00.000-07:00

More house pictures

2008-08-17T21:04:00.000-07:00

My pregnant wife enjoying our newly painted living room

Dad's paint job. Joey still has work to do on the baseboard.

kitchen nearing readiness for cabinets

Jeff goes to the temple

2008-08-17T21:03:00.000-07:00

Williams Family get together at Luann's.

2008-08-17T20:55:00.000-07:00